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yet affords couples equal marriage rights under the law. the velocity of public opinion is changing so rapidly that i think were all surprised at how this is happening but in every corner of the state of illinois from chicago to carbondale.. people are talking to their friends.. their co workers.. their families... folks at their synagogues and their churches and theyre deciding that theres no good reason to treat one family different than another family >> working to ensure a safe new years in chicago. next, the c-t-a says is bringing back their traditional penny fares. also ahead, we're learning more about why a russian jet-liner slammed into the side of a highway this weekend. and why tourism experts think more and more people are flocking to springfield. it is possible to see a little bit of light snow across the area tomorrow. the big story is the coldest temperatures this season coming up... break so, this board gives me rates for progressive direct and other car insurance companies? yes. but you're progressive and they're them. yes.
yet affords couples equal marriage rights under the law. the velocity of public opinion is changing so rapidly that i think were all surprised at how this is happening but in every corner of the state of illinois from chicago to carbondale.. people are talking to their friends.. their co workers.. their families... folks at their synagogues and their churches and theyre deciding that theres no good reason to treat one family different than another family >> working to ensure a safe new...
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that law into effect last year. state rep says he is pushing for lawmakers to take up this marriage equality act immediately after they returned to springfield after the holiday >> chicagos in st. james catholic church will likely be torn down sometime in the new year. the 132nd year-old church is in such disrepair that mass has not been held there in more than two years. restoration is estimated at $12 million. the chicago archdiocese applied for a demolition permit but it was deferred because the church is on a list of historic least significant buildings. that deferral expired today >> gun advocates take their argument to the airwaves. next, the debate over gun control heats up as both sides dig in. also, what some republicans are saying about the president's plans for the fiscal cliff. and later, braving the crowds to get those last minute christmas purchases taken care of. it is cold at the moment but the forecast is promising snow... details coming upbreak man, chanting, snapping fingers: oh, those boys are mu
that law into effect last year. state rep says he is pushing for lawmakers to take up this marriage equality act immediately after they returned to springfield after the holiday >> chicagos in st. james catholic church will likely be torn down sometime in the new year. the 132nd year-old church is in such disrepair that mass has not been held there in more than two years. restoration is estimated at $12 million. the chicago archdiocese applied for a demolition permit but it was deferred...
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rights sanctions signed into law by president barack obama earlier this year. once again, russian president vladimir putin signed the law and it will go into effect next week. a couple of days. a story we have been falling for several weeks now. any new developments including any statements, we will be sure to pass those along. back to you. >> here in the jacqui jeras weather center. -- in the weather center with jacqui jeras. a nice break -- today not so bad? >> less than 24 hours to get your traveling done, so do it now. a little bit chilly -- 37 at reagan national. 34 in frederick. you can talk about five degrees -- you can take five degrees off the thermometer, that is the temperature your body will be filling with a breeze out there. a winter weather advisory is being issued ahead of the storm. it could spill into a few more counties. looking at atomic and west virginia, where four inches of snow could be expected. a good handle on the timing and precipitation with this storm -- we are looking at a mix of sunshine and cloud. temperatures rising into the lo
rights sanctions signed into law by president barack obama earlier this year. once again, russian president vladimir putin signed the law and it will go into effect next week. a couple of days. a story we have been falling for several weeks now. any new developments including any statements, we will be sure to pass those along. back to you. >> here in the jacqui jeras weather center. -- in the weather center with jacqui jeras. a nice break -- today not so bad? >> less than 24 hours...
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and arizona proposing a change to state law to allow an educator in each school to carry a gun. >> if you have somebody come in that is mentally ill with a weapon and they're killing people, an administrator or teacher can figure that out. >> the move comes after the recent shooting massacre in newtown, connecticut. a gunman shot and killed 26 people at sandy hook elementary school. 20 of the victims were young children. gun rights advocates saying teachers can act more quickly than law enforcement in the critical first few minutes to protect children during the school shooting. but some teachers strongly disagree with the idea. >> i think it is ridiculous. i don't think that teachers should be carrying guns. i don't think violence is the answer and the biggest thing i don't think is i don't think it will solve the problem. >> reporter: only a handful of states including utah and new hampshire allow concealed weapons in public schools. >>> we still have plenty ahead. your weather, traffic and all of your stop stories. >> fox 5 morning news at 4:30 starts now. >> good morning. things a
and arizona proposing a change to state law to allow an educator in each school to carry a gun. >> if you have somebody come in that is mentally ill with a weapon and they're killing people, an administrator or teacher can figure that out. >> the move comes after the recent shooting massacre in newtown, connecticut. a gunman shot and killed 26 people at sandy hook elementary school. 20 of the victims were young children. gun rights advocates saying teachers can act more quickly than...
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cbs news poll taken right after newtown show that 57% of americans now support tougher gun control laws in the united states. it's the highest level of support we've seen in a decade. in the meantime, though, guns are flying off the shelves. so is ammunition. a company which claims to be the biggest seller of ammunition in the world says that it sold three and a half years worth of ar-15 ammunition in just three days. that is mind boggling. in the meantime coming up in the next half-hour, we're going to take a look at the protests in favor of gun control laws happening right here in our own backyard. back to you. >> jessica, thank you. >>> with time running out to avoid the fiscal cliff, democrats and republicans have left the capitol for their respective homes. for the majority of the country, that means we are essentially going over the cliff. president obama is in hawaii for christmas with his family b. before he left, he urged congress to adopt a stopgap measure to prevent taxes from rising on people who make less than $250,000 a year. he also asked for a plan to keep providing bene
cbs news poll taken right after newtown show that 57% of americans now support tougher gun control laws in the united states. it's the highest level of support we've seen in a decade. in the meantime, though, guns are flying off the shelves. so is ammunition. a company which claims to be the biggest seller of ammunition in the world says that it sold three and a half years worth of ar-15 ammunition in just three days. that is mind boggling. in the meantime coming up in the next half-hour, we're...
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the same-sex marriage law takes effect midnight. couples were allowed to august applying back december 6. voters approved the referendum on an issue back in november. the end of the year marks the end of an era for a well-known magazine. "newsweek" final print issue hits newsstands today. it covers the demint but cover picture is the news offices in new york. it says it can no longer afford to stay in print and will transition to online-only format next year. wedding bells expected to win at midnight for playboy boss hugh hefner and model crystal harris. the wedding between the 86-year- old and a 26-year-old will take place at the playboy mansion in beverly hills. the couple plan to marry back in june 2011 but harris called off. she then says this time around is amazing and their relationship is better than it has ever been. finally, a canadian toller proves you are never too young to snowboard. this 18-month-old boy has been hitting the slopes and has a fan base pass a fire and all. he is still a bit too young to compete in the oly
the same-sex marriage law takes effect midnight. couples were allowed to august applying back december 6. voters approved the referendum on an issue back in november. the end of the year marks the end of an era for a well-known magazine. "newsweek" final print issue hits newsstands today. it covers the demint but cover picture is the news offices in new york. it says it can no longer afford to stay in print and will transition to online-only format next year. wedding bells expected to...
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the state's same-sex marriage law takes effect tomorrow. couples that have been allowed to apply for licenses since voters approved and the referendum back in november. d.c. police are trying to figure out who broke into a charter school and stole some computers. it happened around 11:00 saturday night at next step charter school on 15th street nw. if you have information call d.c. police. the emancipation proclamation will remain on display at the national archives through tomorrow. the documents sparked the chain of events that led to the passage of the 13th of ament outlawing slavery. tomorrow will be exactly 150 years since president abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation. the original document is displayed for a limited time each year because of its fragility. it can be made worse by exposure to light. checking is around the world investigators are searching for the cause of a deadly airplane crash in russia that was caught on tape. authorities say five of the eight people on board the airplane died after it veered off th
the state's same-sex marriage law takes effect tomorrow. couples that have been allowed to apply for licenses since voters approved and the referendum back in november. d.c. police are trying to figure out who broke into a charter school and stole some computers. it happened around 11:00 saturday night at next step charter school on 15th street nw. if you have information call d.c. police. the emancipation proclamation will remain on display at the national archives through tomorrow. the...
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russian president, vladimir putin signed a bill this morning angry about a new american law targeting human rights violators. >> there's a great irony here in that america speaks out against human rights violations in russia and then russia sort of responds by potentially, denying many thousands of russian orphans the most basic human right of all which is a loving permanent family. >> reporter: the bill has angered some russians who argue that it victimizes children to make a political point. ben's father begging the president to think twice before signing the bill into law. >> just from father to father, president putin, i ask that as a father, just to consider what's happening to the families that are in process. let us at least go through the process and bring home our children. >> reporter: right now it's estimated 1500 kids are in the process of being adopted by americans. if the law goes into effect january 1st, it looks like those adoptions could come to a screeching halt. just heartbreaking for a lot of these families. erika? >> unbelievable. thank you, melissa. >>> in other
russian president, vladimir putin signed a bill this morning angry about a new american law targeting human rights violators. >> there's a great irony here in that america speaks out against human rights violations in russia and then russia sort of responds by potentially, denying many thousands of russian orphans the most basic human right of all which is a loving permanent family. >> reporter: the bill has angered some russians who argue that it victimizes children to make a...
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some are calling for stricter laws and others are lining up to arm themselves concerned the guns could be taken away and that is what is happening tonight at a gun show in virginia. bob barnard is live with that story. bob? >> reporter: the show is now open and is considered to be the biggest annual show on the east coast. you think some people like their guns? take a look at this. the line to get into this weekend's gun show, hundreds and hundreds waiting two hours before the door opened this afternoon. >> and i think there is some more people not interested in guns before and they are now. >> reporter: with talk of new gun control legislation and in response to the shootings at sandy hook elementary school, a crack down that gun enthusiasts say wouldn't work. >> no loss of gun would think about doing something like. that. >> reporter: inside, there are guns and ammunition and more guns, even machine guns for sell. >> reporter: and there is an active shooting market on the machine guns where people will get together and shot machine guns all day long. >> reporter: nearly half and in t
some are calling for stricter laws and others are lining up to arm themselves concerned the guns could be taken away and that is what is happening tonight at a gun show in virginia. bob barnard is live with that story. bob? >> reporter: the show is now open and is considered to be the biggest annual show on the east coast. you think some people like their guns? take a look at this. the line to get into this weekend's gun show, hundreds and hundreds waiting two hours before the door opened...
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the law is the first of its kind in the nation. in the past, credit agencies have been able to refuse to lock the credit of those who do not have a reports. >>> now for a con up sierra letter, four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 baby recliners. the consumer product safety commission says the nap nanny has defects in its design, warnings an instructions. the agency says the product is linked to at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children nearly falling out of the recliners. the four retailers, amazon.com, buy.babiened diapers.com and toys r us/babies r us agreed to participate in the recall voluntarily. >>> we have a whole lot to talk about in this morning's sports breakfast. >> dave ross will be here to break down the sunday match-up between the redskins and cowboys. first, we'll check back in with tucker to talk about the chances of winter weather this weekend. >>> with the chances of more winter weather heading our way, now is the great time to get the fox 5 we
the law is the first of its kind in the nation. in the past, credit agencies have been able to refuse to lock the credit of those who do not have a reports. >>> now for a con up sierra letter, four national retailers have agreed to recall more than 150,000 baby recliners. the consumer product safety commission says the nap nanny has defects in its design, warnings an instructions. the agency says the product is linked to at least five infant deaths and dozens of reports of children...
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but she ran into trouble with the law on both coasts in addition to slamming her porsche into the back of a truck in santa monica, she was charged with hitting a woman in a new york nightclub. >>> demi moore reportedly suffered a breakdown in january following her split be ashton kutcher. who's now dating a younger actress mila kunis. tom cruise and katie holmes went through a quick divorce. twilight light co-stars robert pattinson broke up with kristen stewart but they were back together for the premiere of the final pricey. anne hathaway walked down the aisle in 2012 fresh off playing cat woman in "the dark knight rises" she tied the knot. blake lively married ryan reynolds and jessica biel married justin timberlake. brad hit finally popped the question to the mother of his six kids angelina jolie. his exjennifer aniston also got engaged. some of biggest names in music and movies delivered a baby boom. they all had babies this year. ♪ on the music scene, taylor swift was the grammy's golden girl while the grammy's snubbed south korean superstar psy his hit "gangnam style" sur passe
but she ran into trouble with the law on both coasts in addition to slamming her porsche into the back of a truck in santa monica, she was charged with hitting a woman in a new york nightclub. >>> demi moore reportedly suffered a breakdown in january following her split be ashton kutcher. who's now dating a younger actress mila kunis. tom cruise and katie holmes went through a quick divorce. twilight light co-stars robert pattinson broke up with kristen stewart but they were back...
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it is required to when the health-care law takes effect on january 1. the company risks potential fines of $1.3 million a day. if the christian owners of the chain consider the emergency contraceptive tantamount to abortion. >> the government cannot put a company in a position of choosing between its faith and following a lot. >> supreme court justice on his sonya sotomayor said the company may continue its appeal in lower courts. a new york woman is charged with running a scam following the elementary school massacre in newtown, connecticut. nouel alba posted on facebook hours after the shooting that she was the aunt of one of the victims, 6-year-old noah pozner. she sent to liber text messages to a donor who fell for the scam. -- elaborate text messages. >> my nieces are survivors of this tragedy. >> all the money was refunded to donors but she denies opening the paypal account. she said someone hacked into our facebook page. she's free on bond. the freezing temperatures have claimed their first victim of the season. in season a man died of hypothermi
it is required to when the health-care law takes effect on january 1. the company risks potential fines of $1.3 million a day. if the christian owners of the chain consider the emergency contraceptive tantamount to abortion. >> the government cannot put a company in a position of choosing between its faith and following a lot. >> supreme court justice on his sonya sotomayor said the company may continue its appeal in lower courts. a new york woman is charged with running a scam...
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people in new york city who want tighter gun laws are making their voices heard, marching over the brooklyn bridge last night carrying candles. they stopped in the middle of the abridged read the names of the children and adults killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> the debate over guns in america took center stage on the sunday morning talk shows. the national rifle association is not backing down from a controversial idea of putting armed guards in schools. >> i don't understand why you cannot just four minutes imagine that when that horrible monster tried to shoot his way into sandy hook school and that if a good guy with a gun had been there, he might of been able to stop largest gun rights lobby also says the white house gun violence task force led by vice president joe biden may try to undermine the second amendment. 5:0732 degrees. >> still ahead in reston, showing off another amazing holiday display. how it is helping a great cause clear. it's disappointing news for former presi >> welcome back on this tuesday -- monday, december 24, christmas eve. >> how excited are your child
people in new york city who want tighter gun laws are making their voices heard, marching over the brooklyn bridge last night carrying candles. they stopped in the middle of the abridged read the names of the children and adults killed at sandy hook elementary school. >> the debate over guns in america took center stage on the sunday morning talk shows. the national rifle association is not backing down from a controversial idea of putting armed guards in schools. >> i don't...
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new laws for states across the country. more than 800 in california alone go into effect tuesday morning from minor traffic regulations to the recognition of same-sex marriage to some that are bizarre. linsey davis joins us with more. >> reporter: employers asking for your lon loglogin info will a thing of the past. something to make you say, hmm. when the ball drops monday night, it's all about out with the old and in with the new. new laws, that is. some that are rather unusual. like public act 97743 in illinois. it imposes a $1,000 fine on anyone what pops a wheelie on a motorcycle while speeding. come tuesday at 12:01, concord, massachusetts lrks be the first community in the nation to outlaw plastic bottles. consider these con tartainers ca ban. in the sunshine state, don't flash your lights to warn drivers of a speed trap or you'll get pulled over. you can whip out proof of insurance on your smart phone. >> maybe we can have our driv driver's license on there. >> reporter: 2013, they're restricting the number of cats
new laws for states across the country. more than 800 in california alone go into effect tuesday morning from minor traffic regulations to the recognition of same-sex marriage to some that are bizarre. linsey davis joins us with more. >> reporter: employers asking for your lon loglogin info will a thing of the past. something to make you say, hmm. when the ball drops monday night, it's all about out with the old and in with the new. new laws, that is. some that are rather unusual. like...
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i don't say the criminal law would be stepping in. there would be school officials that would say, parents, what's going on here? take a step back. and the sorts of allegations she's making, not just making them to her. but going to school officials and to others. and saying she's mentally ill. we're thinking about having her committed, et cetera. if that stuff isn't true, that's dangerous stuff to be saying about someone. >> dan abrams, thanks very much. we appreciate it. josh? >> all right. >>> let's take a look, now, at the weather. time, now, for our sam champion. what do you have? >> believe it or not, we have a yearly event where we look at the weather disasters that total more than $1 billion in damage. this year, there were 11 of them. 11 of them. if you're not following the extreme team, you probably should be. seven severe weather events that included tornadoes. and the drought. and the wildfires in the west. on top of the hurricane list, sandy, $60 billion-plus, so far. we don't know what the total on that is yet. 62% of th
i don't say the criminal law would be stepping in. there would be school officials that would say, parents, what's going on here? take a step back. and the sorts of allegations she's making, not just making them to her. but going to school officials and to others. and saying she's mentally ill. we're thinking about having her committed, et cetera. if that stuff isn't true, that's dangerous stuff to be saying about someone. >> dan abrams, thanks very much. we appreciate it. josh? >>...